Whispering Meadows Ranch - Temecula, California

Pearl S

Recently started horseback riding lessons here for my daughter and the owners and staff are absolutely amazing. The ranch is beautiful and I loved petting the friendly adorable dogs while I waited for her. They even do trail riding and wine tasting tours which I can't wait to try. My daughter loved her lesson and can't wait to go back. The owners are so down to earth and extremely knowledgeable in horses and farm life. 10 out of 10, highly recommend!

trackmomma

I adopted a wonderful horse from Whispering Meadows Ranch. All the horse's at the ranch were well cared for and in good condition. The staff was honest and up front about the horse's known history and training. They were clearly very concerned that I adopt a horse that was a good match for what I wanted to do as well as finding a good match personality wise.
The mare I adopted had one eye and they made sure I was aware of exactly what challenges that can bring and that I was committed to providing any special care she might require. Their adoption contract is both comprehensive and clearly written. The responsibilities of both the organization and the adopter are clearly stated.
One of the most well run rescues I have ever worked with.

Nicole M

Take note how every honest review is met with a response saying the accounts are fraud. Says a lot when a "business" has to lie to even themselves. Shady, dishonest people who's daughter can stay on a horse, but are NOT horse people.

Be sure to demand a vet check if you plan on buying from this place. My friend and I both got horses from Segrid and she was so kind to try and "save our money" and just email us the vet reports from the track. HUGE RED FLAG. She had also wanted the horses moved from the property within the week. Since she seemed so honest, we thought surely she's just being kind, wanting the best for these horses and proceeded with the purchase. Maybe I just got a lemon, but a few behavioral problems uncovered discomfort in her body which made her unsuitable for me. Considering this is a "rescue", I made Segrid aware that I wanted this horse to have a better life and she gladly offered to take her back as a pasture pet. The day I returned the horse, I was told she was originally placed at Whispering Meadows to be on a 6 month layup when I first purchased her, a fact I was NEVER made aware of during or after the sale (and why was a horse meant to be on layup listed for sale anyways?). She then proceeded to reassure me, naming seemingly countless cases of injured horses that she so boldly "rehabbed" when they were weeks away from being put down. My fear that my horse would be flipped was put to rest and I truly felt I did right by my horse by giving her back to Whispering Meadows where they would take time to diagnose what I couldn't afford to and give that horse the life it deserved. Much to my horror, a few weeks later, I saw her listed for sale as a 3' jumper being ridden poorly with her nose tucked into her chest. In the videos posted there was no proof if any fence work, no proof of trail experience or any of these wonderful things they claimed this horse capable of, much less any word of mentioning how more than one vet had told me the horse was not physically capable of being ridden long term, just a 9 second clip of a horse with her nose tucked into her chest and an extremely active tail. It kills me that someone has perfected the art of a lie so perfectly that horses get to pay. This is not to discourage buisness, I'm just hoping my experience will make future buyers more aware than I was. This woman has no issue with lying at the horses expense. BUYER BEWARE.

DuckietheEquestrian

i went to here to look at a horse and the experience was terrible. the owners were irresponsible. i got there and they said the horse hasn’t been ridden in a week or exercised at all. they lunged and rode her before i got on and she was all over the place still. this horse was advertised as beginner safe and easy to manage which was clearly not true. they kept trying to tell me that she was being a little weird but she was being super rushy, unbalanced, and on edge. after getting off, they played off my ride as if it was nothing even though i was visibly uncomfortable and kept encouraging me to make an offer. over all, this was not a good place, the facility was in poor condition and the arena especially. not a good place, don’t get into business with them.

Sarah Potts

We adopted our horse from whispering Meadows. We were pretty rusty on all things horses as it had been a while since we owned one. Segrid and Bridgette were very helpful in every way. They are very professional and extremely knowledgeable. I highly recommend ?

Sam Bateson

For starts don’t believe what you read on here. This ranch is 100% honest on the horses you’ll be adopting along with more options with training. So you and your favorite horse can be a match in heaven.

I am a employee at this ranch I been an employee at this amazing ranch for 2 years and I became family for how generous and loving this family is. They will always make sure the best of the best for their horses along with the adoptions. I highly recommend coming here for your dream horse

Pixie Kitsune

Absolutely HORRIBLE experience. I am so ashamed and embarrassed to have trusted my horse here. My horse was not taken care of when I boarded here. We hightailed it out of there so quick. Disgusting greedy place. All of the “negative” Google reviews and Yelp reviews are a 100% how it is there. I wish I would’ve seen them sooner instead of seeing what facility was closest to my home to board and letting their honeyed words persuade me. Never making that mistake again!!!

Roy Renouf

I rescued a horse through WM and boarded it there for several months. The whole experience was great. I have grown up around horses and this is my 3rd retired thouroughbred. I ended up getting a different horse than the one I originally intended to adopt. After inquiring about what I was looking for in a horse Segrid (the owner) suggested one of her other horses, which turned out to be a great match for me. Segrid was very up front about my horse's history and her likely future needs. Segrid's primary goal was matching me with the right horse.

I have seen first hand the care and devotion Segrid gives these horses. Segrid's daughter, Bridgette, is a great riding instructor too. She doesnt just teaches riding lessons but also really teaches good horsemanship. Both Segrid and Bridgette are very honest and hardworking. I have also seen first hand how generous they are towards their clients with their time and knowledge.